Eastern Air Lines DC-9-14-N8901E in 1:400 scale
This is the Eastern Air Lines DC-9-14-N8901E in 1:400 scale.
The Eastern Air Lines DC-9-14, registration N8901E, was one of the airline’s early short- to medium-range jets, entering service in the 1960s as part of Eastern’s push into the jet age. Designed for efficiency on domestic routes, the DC-9-14 allowed Eastern to connect major cities and regional destinations with increased speed and frequency, while operating from shorter runways that many older jets could not access. N8901E sported Eastern’s classic blue-and-white livery with the iconic “hockey stick” tail design, reflecting the airline’s modern image at the time. As part of Eastern’s pioneering DC-9 fleet, this aircraft helped establish the airline’s reputation for reliability, frequent service, and a comfortable passenger experience during the early years of jet-powered domestic travel.
The V1:400 range is a relatively new die‑cast brand that specializes in highly detailed, ready-to-display civilian airliners in 1:400 scale. These models are crafted with die-cast metal (combined with some plastic parts), and they feature realistic surface detailing — such as panel lines, antennas, and access panels — as well as pad-printed markings that resist fading or peeling. They also come with permanently extended metal landing gear with rotating wheels, giving them both stability and display fidelity.
The Eastern Air Lines DC-9-14, registration N8901E, was one of the airline’s early short- to medium-range jets, entering service in the 1960s as part of Eastern’s push into the jet age. Designed for efficiency on domestic routes, the DC-9-14 allowed Eastern to connect major cities and regional destinations with increased speed and frequency, while operating from shorter runways that many older jets could not access. N8901E sported Eastern’s classic blue-and-white livery with the iconic “hockey stick” tail design, reflecting the airline’s modern image at the time. As part of Eastern’s pioneering DC-9 fleet, this aircraft helped establish the airline’s reputation for reliability, frequent service, and a comfortable passenger experience during the early years of jet-powered domestic travel.
The V1:400 range is a relatively new die‑cast brand that specializes in highly detailed, ready-to-display civilian airliners in 1:400 scale. These models are crafted with die-cast metal (combined with some plastic parts), and they feature realistic surface detailing — such as panel lines, antennas, and access panels — as well as pad-printed markings that resist fading or peeling. They also come with permanently extended metal landing gear with rotating wheels, giving them both stability and display fidelity.
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